Why would a Psychiatrist like me care about nutrition? Your gut and brain are linked through a complex communication network called the gut-brain connection. This includes: Vagus nerve: Part of the parasympathetic nervous system, the vagus nerve acts like a sort of nervous system “telephone line” between your digestive system and brain. Neurotransmitters: Chemical messengers, such as serotonin and dopamine, are produced in the gut as well as in the brain. Enteric nervous system: Sometimes called

Dr. Daniel Amen, a world-renowned brain health expert, shares a powerful study from Holland where 300 children diagnosed with ADHD followed an elimination diet. This diet removed gluten, dairy, corn, soy, artificial dyes, and sweeteners, and after just three months, 72% of the children no longer met the criteria for ADHD. Dr. Amen’s insights on the dramatic changes in brain scans between children who eliminate artificial dyes versus those who continue consuming them are truly chilling. The fact